Editor (Asia – Far East) TOKYO – Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) has been criticised for ‘weak sense of crisis’ due to its failed attempts to battle radioactive water leaks into the Pacific Ocean for more than two years. Japan’s Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has pledged Tokyo to take government action in order to contain the flow as Fukushima starts facing a new emergency triggered by a […]
Viktor Tsvetanov, Correspondent (Europe) Tens of thousands of military personnel, 1,000 tanks and armored vehicles, 130 military aircrafts as well as 70 navy battleships made up the biggest military exercise conducted by Russia after the fall of the USSR and the end of the Soviet era. The drill was launched by surprise in the country’s Far East on the 13th of July and was reported to continue one week. There are a number of […]
Simona Botviciute, Editor (Asia – Far East) TOKYO – Shinzo Abe has made one of the most remarkable political comebacks of modern times by winning a solid majority in Japan’s upper house elections and gaining control of both chambers of parliament. Japan’s Prime Minister has returned to work with one of the strongest political mandates and ambitions to revive the world’s third-largest economy. Mr Abe had resigned as Japan’s Prime minister in 2007 due […]
Cecile Boyer, Correspondent (Film) The Wolverine (America, Europe, Africa, Asia): Here is the film that most people are waiting for! Wolverine, personified by Hugh Jackman, has finally got his own film. The Wolverine, directed by James Mangold, takes place in Japan where the hero of X-Men has to face not only a powerful enemy but also his own immortality. The trailer can be found here. Patrick (Australia): If you want to watch a film […]
Cliona Elliott, Correspondent (Our World) Walking around aquamarine parks and observing the different species of sea life and even having the (expensive) opportunity to swim with one of the most enchanting mammals of all — the dolphin, it is difficult to see what faults these parks could have. However, the barbaric truth of the dolphin hunting culture in Japan, which has unravelled over the past few years, is sickening and any humane person […]
Simona Botviciute, Editor (Asia – Far East) BELFAST — Shinzo Abe made his first two visits to European countries since taking over as a Prime Minister of Japan. Two rounds of trip included Poland and Northern Ireland where Abe attempted to promote Japan’s nuclear power technology. On June 16, Shinzo Abe met four leaders of ex-communist countries of Visegrad Group in Warsaw, including leaders of Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. On June 18 […]
Simona Botviciute, Correspondent (Asia – Far East) TOKYO – The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan two years ago and later resulted in nuclear meltdown has forced tens of thousands of Japanese people to abandon their homes. The northeastern Japan is still demolished and the eastern coast is in an exclusion zone, including a small town Namie where its residents are not allowed to enter. Tamosu Baba, the Mayor of Namie-machi, has joined effort […]
Simona Botviciute, Correspondent (Asia – Far East) UPDATE: SEOUL – North Korea has moved an intermediate-range KN08 Musudan missile to its east coast this Thursday morning, putting the US bases within striking distance. South Korea prepares for a possible evacuation of their nationals from a trade zone when necessary. Meanwhile China is voicing a serious concern about North’s threatening actions and suggests both sides to stay calm. The tension started after North Korea has […]
Iris Segers, Editor (Travel) HOBARA – Are you a roller-coaster fan? An attraction park addict? If you also have nerves of steel, go test them in this deserted amusement park in Hobara, Japan. Takakanonuma Greenland opened in 1973 and shut down after two years, the reason still being unclear. Some say it was due to disappointing ticket sales while locals claim it was because several people ‘accidentally’ died on rides. The park re-opened in 1986, and closed again […]
